Aripiprazole Avansor
Aripiprazole Avansor is a medicine used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults and young people.
Form
tabletti
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Aripiprazole
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose for adults is 15 mg once a day, and for young people, it's typically 10 mg once a day.
Method
Take your tablet whole with water, at the same time each day, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 30 mg in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diabetes
- •Sleep problems
- •Anxiety
- •Restlessness
- •Akathisia (feeling very restless and needing to move)
- •Uncontrolled twitching or writhing movements
- •Shaking (tremor)
- •Headache
- •Tiredness
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Blurred vision
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion
- •Nausea
- •Increased saliva
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Changes in prolactin levels (a hormone)
- •High blood sugar
- •Depression
- •Changed or increased sexual desire
- •Uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, arms, and legs (tardive dyskinesia)
- •Muscle problems causing twisting movements (dystonia)
- •Restless legs
- •Double vision
- •Eyes sensitive to light
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Dizziness or fainting when standing up
- •Hiccups
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any other ingredient.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself, tell your doctor immediately.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, seizures, unusual muscle movements, heart or blood vessel issues, a history of blood clots, or compulsive gambling.
- Tell your doctor if you gain weight, experience new movement problems, severe drowsiness, difficulty swallowing, or allergic reactions.
- Seek urgent medical help if you experience muscle stiffness with high fever, sweating, confusion, or a very fast or irregular heart rate.
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- This medicine can cause dizziness and unsteadiness, increasing the risk of falls, especially when standing up quickly.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be, discuss with your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 13 years of age.
- Be cautious when driving or operating machinery, as this medicine can cause dizziness and vision problems.
- This medicine contains lactose; if you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor.